"Unitarian Universalism embodies a long tradition of working for economic justice and workers' rights. Today is another opportunity for us to live our faith, and the Occupy protests are a first step on the road to repairing our country.

"I reach out to Unitarian Universalists everywhere to consider how you might be of service to any among us who are struggling to provide for their families, those who have been cheated and abused by financial institutions, and all those whose backs ache under a burden of debt, unemployment, and fading hope. Let the world see the power of our faith in action."

In support of those involved with Occupy protests, a collection of UUA resources related to economic justice is available below.

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A September 2011 letter to the United States Congress, signed by Rev. Morales for the UUA, urging representatives to exercise their Constitutional duty to "promote the general welfare" in ongoing budget negotiations.